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Richard and Eliza Galli
March 08, 2024 | Maxwell, NM
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Robert Santiago Portillos
Aug 4, 1938 - Dec 31, 2023
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Barney and Penny Coppedge
March 07, 2024 | Artesia, NM
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Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the Holy Rosary and Mass honoring Mr. Robert Portillos. Mr. Portillos was my first boss in my first job as a teacher. He gave a young educator a job and was supremely supportive in a challenging role. My career as an educator began at the New Mexico Boys' School with Robert Portillos as superintendent. That experience was the best education I ever had_hands down_in becoming an educator. I will be forever grateful to him, and I will pray for him...
Ernestine (Penny) Coppedge
March 07, 2024 | Artesia, NM | Friend
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Robert Portillos was one of the finest basketball players in the History of Springer High. Condolences to Robert's Family and Friends..
Richard Floersheim
March 06, 2024 | Tularosa, NM | Friend
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Our sincere sympathy to Robert's family. Robert touched the lives of many people including mine. He will be missed. Sincerely, Ruth & Phil Bernal
Ruth Rich Bernal
March 06, 2024 | Branson, CO | Friend
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My deepest condolences- Robert was my boss for several years- he was a good boss
Dixie Trujillo
February 29, 2024 | Dixie, NM | Friend
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My deepest condolences to the Portillos Family. Robert will be greatly missed throughout Northern NM! The Catholic Foundation sends their prayers of support to the Portillos Family.
Michele Benavidez
February 28, 2024 | Work
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Dear Louise I extend my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your husband Robert. Sending warm thoughts and prayers to lift you up during this difficult time.
YVONNE ARAGON
January 24, 2024 | LAS VEGAS, NM | Friend
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He´s in God´s hands
Don Martin
January 23, 2024 | Work
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Obituary
Robert's Obituary
Robert Santiago Portillos
August 4 1938 – December 31 2023
On December 31, 2023 with his wife Louise, daughter Lois and son Greg by his side, peacefully and quietly passed to Heaven.
Robert was born on August 4, 1938 in Springer New Mexico to his mother Lugarda Portillos and his father Jose Portillos.
Robert lived a life of public service. Robert worked 35 years for the State of New Mexico. He started at the New Mexico Boy’s School business office and rose to a Cabinet Secretary for the Department of The Youth Authority. Robert also proudly served in the New Mexico Army National Guard for 36 years retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. Robert was a pillar in the community of Springer and northeastern New Mexico. He worked for the Springer, Wagon Mound, Cimarron and Maxwell Housing Authorities and he was able to get funding and remodel housing units. He served on the Springer School Board, he wrote grants and received funding to upgrade the St. Joseph Parish, and he worked with the Legislature and received funding to build a new Health Clinic and Assisted Living facility in Springer. Robert was an advocated for the less fortunate and unjustly treated and he helped and mentored many people throughout his life.
Robert loved spending time with his family, taking care of his dogs, going to and watching the Dallas Cowboys games, fishing at Eagle Nest Lake, fly fishing at the San Juan River, and eating with family and friends at his favorite restaurants.
Robert is survived by his wife Louise Portillos and his children and their spouses: Lois and Ralph Romero, Greg Portillos, stepchildren and their spouses: Frank and Bao Cruz, Shawn and Jan Fernandez, Tamara and James Grayson, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Alexia Greenwood and Mark Greenwood, Gavin Greenwood, Layla Greenwood, Jillian Greenwood, Aryiah Grayson, Aryana Grayson, James Grayson III and numerous nieces, nephews. He is also survived by his brothers Gilbert Portillos and George Gonzales.
Recitation of the most Holy Rosary will be March 8, 2024 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. recited by Connie Chavez.followed by the Solemn Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. Trieu and Fr. Emmanuel as Celebrants. A Graveside and Full Military services for Robert will take place March 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Angel Fire Veterans Cemetery.
To celebrate the life of Mr. Robert Portillos, the family invites sending memorial donations to the University of New Mexico’s Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Head and Neck Cancer Research Fund. Gifts can be made — noting in memory of Mr. Robert Portillos —online, or by check payable to UNM Foundation sent to UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, Development Office, MSC07 4025, 1201 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. Donations can also be made by phone calling Kathryn Shelburne at 505-272-9887.
Arrangements for Robert Santiago Portillos are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
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